Preschool Director

Hire Up Recruiting; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Free child enrollment (2)

Discount for additional children

Professional development

Job summary

Dedham, MA preschool is seeking a dynamic Director of Education to lead daily operations, staffing, and curriculum alignment with licensing standards, ensuring a safe and vibrant learning environment for children.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education, EEC Director II, at least 3 years of leadership in a licensed setting with 80+ students, and 5+ years of lead teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development, or an education-related field.
• EEC Director II certification required.
• At least 3 years of Early Childhood Education leadership in a licensed facility with 80 enrolled students.
• Experience managing at least 25 employees in a licensed facility.
• At least 5 years of Lead Early Childhood Education teaching experience.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Leadership: Working closely with the Director of Operations, provide visionary leadership and oversee all aspects of the preschool's daily operations including staffing and curriculum integrity.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and licensing requirements, maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment for children.
• Staff Leadership and Development: Support, train, and encourage teachers/administrative staff and provide ongoing professional development opportunities to ensure a high-quality teaching team; develop growth plans for faculty including performance reviews.
• Curriculum and Program Development: Conduct classroom observations and mentor/coach teachers regarding classroom management and best practices; work with educational staff to implement the brand’s curriculum; deliver social and emotional child development progress reports.
• Parent Communication: Foster positive relationships with parents and families, maintaining open and transparent communication channels; provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Curriculum development

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Staff development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

EEC Director II

Job description

Your interest in this position and application is very important to us. We will respond to your application within one business day.

Our client is looking for an energetic, organized, and inspiring leader to join their premier preschool in Dedham, MA as Director of Education. The ideal candidate must be a self-starter who has extensive experience within a licensed preschool.

• This is a Direct Hire position with the school
• Monday - Friday; year-round employment
• $82,000-$85,000/year pending education, credentials, and professional Early Childhood Education experience
• Bonus potential based on multiple performance factors
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Free Child Enrollment for up to two children; discount for additional children
• Professional Development Opportunities

Job Responsibilities

• Leadership: Working closely with the Director of Operations, provide visionary leadership and oversee all aspects of the preschool's daily operations including staffing and curriculum integrity
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensur[e??] compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and licensing requirements, maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment for children
• Staff Leadership and Development: Support, train, and encourage teachers/administrative staff and provide ongoing professional development opportunities to ensure a high-quality teaching team; develop growth plans for faculty including performance reviews
• Curriculum and Program Development: Conduct classroom observations and mentor/coach teachers regarding classroom management and best practices; work with educational staff to successfully implement the brand’s curriculum; deliver social and emotional child development progress reports
• Parent Communication: Foster positive relationships with parents and families, maintaining open and transparent communication channels; provide excellent customer service

Qualifications

• REQUIRED Education: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development, or an education-related field
• REQUIRED Certification: EEC Director II
• REQUIRED Leadership Experience: At least 3 years of Early Childhood Education (birth to 5-years-old) leadership experience in a licensed facility with at least 80 enrolled students; Director of Education experience preferred
• Experience managing at least 25 employees in a licensed facility
• REQUIRED Teaching Experience: At least 5 years of Lead Early Childhood Education (birth to 5-years-old) teaching experience
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations - for Infant and Young Toddler classrooms, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib
• Must meet background check eligibility

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.